Benelli M1 Super 90

[Mr.RoDiN]

I think i am finally going to shoot my benelli M1 this weekend. Since the 4th of July is coming up, I went to wal mart to pick up some shotgun shells. I usually buy the bulk (100 round 1oz, 2 3/4, 7 1/2) for my winchester 1300, but I found a great deal for 1oz, 2 3/4, #6 shot ammo. I picked up a few boxes. I am just curious if any of you out there have tried this particular round through this shotgun. Does it cycle well? What is the best, least expensive ammo i can buy for this shotgun? Thanks!

[TRP PRO 1911]

The M1 super 90 likes HOT shotgun ammo. It will not function the light target loads until the gun is broken in well with high base loads. YMMV. Good luck.

[Mr.RoDiN]

Any suggestions? Any certain # shot or brand?

[swq]

I've found just the opposite in my M1 Super 90. It handles everything from buckshot, slugs to #8 shot bird loads without any problems. The ones where I heard of problems were in older ones. I usually shoot #7 1/2 or #8 shot Winchester in the indoor range that I go to. It also handles reduced recoil slugs and buckshot.

[esskay]

I've found just the opposite in my M1 Super 90. It handles everything from buckshot, slugs to #8 shot bird loads without any problems. The ones where I heard of problems were in older ones. I usually shoot #7 1/2 or #8 shot Winchester in the indoor range that I go to. It also handles reduced recoil slugs and buckshot.

Straight stock or pistol grip stock? I've read that due to the difference in what energy is absorbed by the shooter vs the gun with the different stocks types that the straight stock has tended to be more reliable with a wider variety of loads.

[Mr.RoDiN]

I got the Pistol Grip Stock on mine. Also I bought mine used through a PPT so I do not know if it is newer model or older. Is there a way I can tell? Maybe serial number?

[swq]

Straight stock or pistol grip stock? I've read that due to the difference in what energy is absorbed by the shooter vs the gun with the different stocks types that the straight stock has tended to be more reliable with a wider variety of loads.

I have both stocks. Function was the same with either stock attached.

[Ratters]

Mine won't cycle birdshot reliably when I'm holding the pistol grip, but if I hold it like a regular stock it will. It will cycle my buckshot just fine but I don't have any cheap sources for that.

[Mr.RoDiN]

Ok newb question. Since this is my first semi auto shotgun, and is not gas operated but blow back, what am I looking for as far as "hot" rounds go? Am I looking for a higher ounce or higher shot number. For instant is 1 1/4 ounce hotter than 1oz or is a #3 shot hotter than a #8. I mean I know as far as shot sizes go its the size of the pellets, but will it affect cycling?

[swq]

I would get some different loads and experiment to see what the shotgun likes. For hot loads you can get a box of 2 3/4" 00 buckshot and 2 3/4" 1oz slugs. Also get a box of birdshot 7 1/2 or 8 shot. Try that out before buying a bunch of shells.

[50 Freak]

My M3 if I recall (haven't shot it in years) didn't like the light loads too much.

Older HK model with a PG.

[rorschach]

These are on sale at Tuners again starting Jube 29, for 850.00.

I put one on lawaway a few weeks ago. These have the funky muzzle brake, kinda looks like a breaching muzzle.

I eventually plan to swap in a plain 18 inch barrel, and a mag extension from nodakspud. Anyone know whats involved in rebarreling? Is it as easy as a Remy, or or there pressing involved?

[GW]

I would get some different loads and experiment to see what the shotgun likes. For hot loads you can get a box of 2 3/4" 00 buckshot and 2 3/4" 1oz slugs. Also get a box of birdshot 7 1/2 or 8 shot. Try that out before buying a bunch of shells.

This is the best advice every shotgun will will function & pattern differently
Remington Police loads are great if you can find them Federal LE ammo is goos too but you can't go wrong with Sellier& Belloit buckshot loads

For birdshot, I like Remington upland game loads You can usually find these pretty cheap at Big 5
Good luck & congratulations on your M1 super 90!!

[Ironballs]

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they go online for alot more, and considering there is only 400 ever made.... they should hold their value/appreciate, plus the SBR guys would love this thing, as cutting the brake, you keep the sight, at exactly 14"- great if you ever move and want to pay the $5 to reg it as a SBR (or AOW) whatever...

downside is less capacity than the 18" and longer mag tube...

[saki302]

I second the straight-stock effect. I can shoot anything with my straight stock, btu I get short cycles with light loads and my PG stock.

Barrel swaps are just like an 870.

-Dave